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June 2020

June 01, 2020

How to Prep For An Awesome Family Vacation

As school wraps up and summer draws near, vacations are just around the corner. A family...

May 2020

May 25, 2020

Is summer vacation just a longing for heaven?

Vacations are a wonderful way to make memories for you and your family – even...

April 2020

April 05, 2020

How was Jesus in the grave 3 days if he died Friday and rose Sunday?

The Bible predicted that Jesus would be in the grave for three days. However, Jesus...

March 2020

March 02, 2020

Did Jesus Go To Hell Before He Rose?

A good rule of thumb is to always interpret obscure passages of Scripture through the...

February 2020

February 24, 2020

Which is best? Public, Private, or Homeschool?

The sometimes heated debate over education opportunities need not be. Pastor Mark answers a question...

February 17, 2020

Should a Christian Play Video Games?

From Mario Brothers to Minecraft, generations have been immersed and often addicted to video games....

February 10, 2020

Is There Such a Thing as “The One”?

The myth that everyone has a “soul mate” finds its non-biblical origin with the philosopher...

February 03, 2020

What does Christian dating look like?

For the first time in the nation’s history, the majority of adults (ages 18 and...

January 2020

January 27, 2020

Can a Christian Get a Tattoo?

In this week’s update, Pastor Mark addresses the topic of Christians and tattoos. About 20%...

January 20, 2020

I’m Addicted to Porn…What Do I Do?

The problem of pornography is a secret sin that both men and women struggle deeply....

January 13, 2020

Should Christians Consume Alcohol?

Should a Christian consume alcohol? Is a matter of conscience? A matter of principle? Or...

January 06, 2020

A Christian Soldier Asks “Is It Ever Okay to Kill?”

Many people quote the Bible as saying, “Thou shalt not kill” (Exodus 20:13, KJV). But...

December 2019

December 30, 2019

How can you honor bad parents?

Many struggle with the fifth commandment, which says, “Honor your father and mother.” (Exodus 20:12)...

December 23, 2019

How did we get our Christmas traditions?

From mistletoe and holly to Santa Claus and reindeer, not every Christmas tradition has its...

December 16, 2019

When was Jesus actually born?

It’s one of the biggest questions in history: Was Jesus of Nazareth actually born on...

December 09, 2019

Should You Tell Your Kids the Truth About Santa?

At some point, every child finds out that Santa isn’t real. So how do you...

December 02, 2019

Is the Christian grandpa being a Christmas grinch refusing to celebrate a “pagan holiday”?

What do you do when grandpa doesn’t want to celebrate Christmas because he says it...

November 2019

November 18, 2019

How Can Someone Who Did Not Grow Up In a Christian Home Become a Godly Parent?

Modeling a real faith for your kids is a tough job. You don’t want to...

November 04, 2019

Let’s Talk Politics

Let’s talk politics without a prison riot breaking out…It doesn’t matter if you are on...

October 2019

October 28, 2019

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

This week’s question is from a reader with young children: “I’d like to know if Christians...

October 21, 2019

A Zombie Bible Study at a Cemetery

This week’s question: ‘”Are zombies real? What does the Bible have to say about zombies?” Pastor...

October 14, 2019

Do Christians Who Die By Suicide Go To Heaven?

All throughout history and it seems especially in today’s time, depression and suffering are widespread...

January 2018

January 09, 2018

How can someone who did not grow up in a Christian home become a godly parent?

Did you grow up in a godly home? Did your parents love Jesus, one another...

January 01, 2018

How Can Christian Parents Help Their Kids Grow Spiritually This Year?

New. Christianity is all about what is new. When we become a Christian, we get...

December 2017

December 22, 2017

Was Mary Always a Virgin?

Did Mary have children after Jesus was born, or was she a perpetual virgin, as...

December 05, 2017

At What Age Should Parents Allow Their Child to Be Baptized and Take Communion?

How should kids fit into the Christian church?

November 2017

November 22, 2017

What’s A Christian to Make of Strange Fire, Charismatic Calvinists, and the Holy Spirit?

Where should a Christian stand on things such as prophecy, healing, and speaking tongues?

November 21, 2017

How Can a Christian Parent Deal with a Stubborn Child?

Ideally, we would raise children like Daniel who know when to be compliant and when...

November 14, 2017

Should a Christian Husband Take a Job With a Lot of Travel?

When considering taking a job, the first factor that usually grabs our attention is the...

November 07, 2017

Should Christian Parents Make Their Kids Go to Church?

What do you do when your child does not want to attend church anymore?